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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,341.38, 459,013.50 and 242,100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,341.38, 459,013.50 and 242,100.90 is: 334,377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,341.38 : 459,013.50 = 242,100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,341.38/459,013.50 = 242,100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,341.38x = 459,013.50 × 242,100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,341.38x = 111,127,581,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,127,581,462.15/332,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,377.81

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